Time to Book a Girls’ Day! Why "Mom Friends” Should be Non-Negotiable

Mama, you need friends. 

This isn’t a suggestion mirroring the messaging behind “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” (although there may be some truth to that), but rather a non-negotiable component of motherhood. Mom friends are good for the body, heart, and soul.    

Benefits of Friendship for Women 

According to research, solid friendships benefit women from a health, social, and emotional standpoint. Here’s just a few benefits of having healthy friendships: 

• Lowers blood pressure 

• Boosts immunity  

• Promotes healing 

• Can help with postpartum depression 

• Relieves stress 


Mom Friends: A Non-negotiable 

But having friendships with other moms offers another layer of welfare and enjoyment. We second the depiction of “mom friends” from Her View From Home:  

There’s a reason why the #momsupportingmoms social media initiative went viral. In summary, mom friends get it. 

They get the internal struggles, physical exhaustion, and everyday toddler-to-teenager battles. Those mom friends who have gone before you can offer wisdom, while you can share insight to those coming after you. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t have friends that aren’t moms (those relationships are very important, too). But mom friends should be a non-negotiable—one group of people you do everyday life with intentionally. 

Book a Girls’ Day 

In between playdates, try to book a girls’ day every so often—even if it’s something simple, like sippin’ a Starbucks on the couch during naptime. This “Mama Time” creates a safe space where you and your friend(s) can decompress, do a mental health check-in, and just have a few laughs together. 

If you’re in a situation where you don’t have a mom group yet, take heart. Research local “Mommy and Me” play groups, virtual Facebook communities, get connected at church, or set-up a Zoom coffee date with friends who live out of state.  

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